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Minutes of a meeting of Clifton Parish Council held on Thursday 9 th April 2009 in Clifton Community and Sports Centre, Whiston Crescent, Clifton at 7. 30 pm
Present: Mr B. Livesey (in the Chair)
Mr T. Cobb
Mrs I. Cook
Mr M. Ephgrave
Mrs P. Livesey
Mr I. Pacey.
Dr R. Puritz
Mr J. Stevens
Councillor T. Rogers and 1 member of the public.
• Public Forum: There was no Public Forum
2. Apologies: Apologies were received from Mr D. Bullen, Mr S. Fish and Mr S. Melia
3. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 12 th March 2009, a copy of which had been circulated to each member of the Council were agreed to be a true record and signed.
4. Matters arising from the minutes :
4.1 War Memorial: It was reported that Allianz had enquired whether bollards had been installed as requested and a reply confirming this had been sent. The memorial stone was in the stone mason's yard in Shefford and had been viewed. This stone was not an exact replica of the original; the face was recessed and more space had been left at the bottom to allow for additional names. The Conservation officer, Mr Uff would be inspecting it shortly; until then no further action would be taken. A grant of £7,500.00 had been received from Mid Beds District Council.
4.2 Allotments :- There was nothing further to report.
4.3 Anti-glare- It was reported that MBJ had now measured the windows and intended fitting it shortly.
4.4 Wall of Remembrance had been formally opened by the Archdeacon of Bedford on 15 th March. .
4.5 Invoice for spraying re-submitted to County Council and a cheque for £240.00 had now been received. This was noted.
4.6 Playing Field Committee were in favour of installing a Lincat hot water boiler and were seeking further estimates.
4.7: Litter Picking Day/weekend: 14/15 March: The litter pick was considered to have been a successful event with councillors, organistions and individuals taking part. In excess of 30 bags of litter had been collected from the Community Centre and it was noted that the appearance of the village had improved since that weekend.
4.8 Village of the Year Copies of the questionnaire had been circulated. The answers on these would be collated and the entry submitted.
4.9 Resignation of Mr Alan Burnage: It was reported that Mid Beds District Council had been advised of the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr Alan Burnage. Notices of Casual Vacancy had been posted. The Chairman read a copy of the letter sent to Mr Burnage on behalf of the Council and suggested that a picture of a view in Clifton painted by Mrs S. Ashton should be purchased at a cost of £75.00and presented to Mr Burnage at a date yet to be arranged. This was agreed by all present and a cheque was drawn.
7.5 Andrew Good quoted a figure of under £50.00 so has been told to go ahead – Jack notified committee by e-mail
7.19 Replacement table leg received.
5. Outstanding Matters: List of Outstanding Matters
6. Correspondence
6.1 Beds CC Letter from Madeleine Russell
6.2 BD Stoy Hayward; Notice of Audit
Central Beds: Notice of Mrs B. Morris appointment as Monitoring Officer
Town and Parish Partnership Fund Scheme 2009/2010
Countryside Voice
Bedfordshire Bugle Vol XV1I Issue 2 March 2009
CPRE Annual General Meeting 23.4.09 at ? Silsoe
7. Community Centre and Playing Fields Management Committee:
8 . Highways Committee: .
9. Planning
Returned to Mid Beds District Council (No objections) – Mr S. Fish declared an interest
09/00401/FULL 2 storey side extension at 2 Olivier Way (Mr J. and Mrs Fish)
Returned to Central Bedfordshire Council with no objections
09/00472/FULL Erection of of a two storey side extension and part single rear extension at 14 Lychmead (Dr. M. Baxter)
Mid Beds approved the following applications:
08/02368/FULL Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 2 no. Detached dwellings with double garages at 200A Shefford Road
09/00132/FULL: Erection of a 1.8m high wall following repositioning of ground windows at 2 Fairfax Close.
Mid Beds refused the following application:
09/00133/FULL:Erection of 1no.4 bed detached dwelling with garage and associated access on land to the rear of 2 Fairfax Close.
10 Reports (a) Clifton Lower School:
(b) Mid Beds District Council:.
(c) Beds CC:
(d) Other
11. Finance
Report of Finance Committee
:Current bank statements at 23.3. 09 . show
Community Account £6458.33
Instant Access Business Premium Ac £83,362.85
The Village Improvement Fund stands at £81,676.10) Much of this is earmarked for projects.
Outstanding accounts: None
Receipts: The following receipts are reported; Barclays Bank plc: Interest for Jan. £30.02; MBDC: Grant towards repair of War memorial £7,500.00; Mrs H. Kearney: Hire of Centre on 28.3.09 £62; Mrs S. Evans: Hire of Centre on 25.4.09 £62. Mrs T. Chiswell: Hire of Centre for Aerobics in Feb 2009 £231.00; Henlow Village Badminton: Hire of Centre in March £110.00; Clifton 1 st Brownies: Hire in Feb 2009 £22.50; Clifton Parent and Toddlers: Hire of Centre in Feb. £40.00; Beds CC: Hire of Centre for Keep fit £90.00; Beds CC: Grant for spraying in village £240.00; Mrs N. Emms: Hire of Centre for wedding reception party £232.00
Payments to be authorised J. Ferguson 1 Months Litter collection £60.00 (Ch101552)
Mrs J. Yarwood: Wages for April(less tax and NI ) £598.51 (Ch 101553 /54)
I. Ansell Carter; Wages for April ( less tax ) £94.80 (Ch101555)
Adrian Crawley: Playing Field maintenance in March + rolling of football pitches £346.66 (Ch101556)
Henlow Clifton Scout Group: Grant £200.00 (Ch101557 )
Southern Electric £472.02 (inc VAT) ( Ch 101558)
Mid Beds Link a Ride £150.00 (Ch101559)
Inland Revenue: Tax and N.I for year £1305.24 (Ch101560)
D. J. Granger: Grass cutting in village x 2 + VAT £703.50
Gopak: Replacement table legs and carriage + VAT £47.16
D. Harvey: Supply and replace 2 faulty switches to wall heaters £65.00
Transfer £2,000 please
12. Byelaws
Dates of next meetings : Thurs 9 th April 2009 , Thurs 14 th May 2009 , Thurs 11 th June 2009